Bøker av Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Learn the basics of soil mechanics and foundation engineering This hands-on guide shows, step by step, how soil mechanics principles can be applied to solve geotechnical and foundation engineering problems. Presented in a straightforward, engaging style by an experienced PE, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications starts with the basics, assuming no prior knowledge, and gradually proceeds to more advanced topics. You will get rich illustrations, worked-out examples, and real-world case studies that help you absorb the critical points in a short time.Coverage includes:Phase relationsSoil classificationCompactionEffective stressesPermeability and seepageVertical stresses under loaded areasConsolidationShear strengthLateral earth pressuresSite investigationShallow and deep foundationsEarth retaining structuresSlope stabilityReliability-based design